Every fact, in one place.

Boost Your Happiness by 10%!

Keeping a gratitude journal can increase your long-term happiness by over 10%.

Don't Nod Yes in Bulgaria! ????????

In Bulgaria, nodding your head means 'no' and shaking your head side-to-side means 'yes'.

Fall in Love in 0.2 Seconds! #2443

It takes just one-fifth of a second for your brain to produce the euphoric chemicals of love.

Your Brain's Blind Spot

Your brain filters out an incredible 11 million bits of information per second, letting you consciously process only about 40.

The Art of Golden Scars

The Japanese art of Kintsugi repairs broken pottery with gold, believing the object is more beautiful for having been broken.

Trivia

201 is the Saros cycle; the next solar eclipse in this cycle is predicted to take place in AD 3223.

Hope Is a REAL Painkiller

Scientific studies show that feeling hopeful can actually reduce your perception of physical pain by releasing endorphins.

Trick Your Brain Into Happiness

The physical act of smiling, even when forced, can prompt your brain to release mood-boosting endorphins.

Country With Most Women in Power #6256

Rwanda has the highest percentage of women in its national parliament in the entire world, with over 60% of seats held by women.

Love Can Sync Your Heartbeat #7508

When romantic partners gaze into each other's eyes, their heart rates can synchronize.

The Power of Acceptance #6996

Practicing radical acceptance can physically reduce activity in the amygdala, your brain's fear and anxiety center.

Illegal Fish Handling?! #3958

Under the UK's Salmon Act 1986, it is illegal to handle a salmon in 'suspicious circumstances'.

The Lazy Origin of the Equal Sign

The equals sign (=) was invented in 1557 by a mathematician tired of repeatedly writing the words 'is equal to'.

Finland's Freedom Secret! #5795

In Finland, the law 'Jokamiehenoikeus' or 'Everyman's Right' gives everyone the freedom to roam and forage on any land.

Trivia

15 is the age for obtaining a driver's (or learner's) permit in certain jurisdictions, including some where the age for a driver's license is sixteen.

The Animal with Cube Poop

Wombats are the only known animals that produce cube-shaped poop.

The Healing Power of Laughter

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

Trivia

64 is the number of Braille characters in the old 6-dot system.

The Sound a Whip Makes

The crack of a whip is actually a small sonic boom because its tip moves faster than the speed of sound.

The Illusion of Understanding

The 'Illusion of Explanatory Depth' is our tendency to believe we understand a topic in much greater detail than we actually do.

Your Willpower is a Muscle #7515

Self-discipline is like a muscle; the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets.

The Astronomer's Brass Nose

Astronomer Tycho Brahe lost his nose in a duel over a math formula and wore a brass replacement.

Humility Makes You Smarter #8646

Studies find that intellectual humility, the ability to admit you might be wrong, is a powerful predictor of one's ability to learn.

A Town Immune to Heart Attacks?

The 'Roseto Effect' showed a town had virtually no heart attacks, not due to diet, but to strong community bonds.